• EPA Electric School Bus Grant: In collaboration with Highland Electric Fleets for the La Conner School District, advancing the electrification of school buses.

• Grant Procurement: Secured funding to support clean energy initiatives, including feasibility studies and solar installations.

• Department of Commerce Grants (2023):

  • Feasibility Studies for Resilient Communities (Solar with Backup Battery Storage)

    • Town of La Conner Fire Station

    • La Conner Elementary & Middle Schools

• EPIC Grants for Solar & Backup Battery Installation:

  • La Conner Middle School (installed solar and backup battery systems).

On the Drawing Board:

• Electrification of School Fleets: Promoting the transition to electric school buses across Skagit Valley schools.

• Skagit Valley College: Electrification of the college’s van fleet.

• Solar for Farms: Expanding solar energy solutions for farm residences and agricultural structures.

• Grant-Funded Initiatives: Leveraging an organizational grant from the Department of Commerce and support from the Norcliffe Foundation to drive clean energy projects.